Environment and Ecology
Kanger Valley National Park (KVNP)
▪ It has been recently included in the tentative list of Unesco world heritage sites under the ‘Natural’ category.
▪ Location: It is located in Chhattisgarh state.
▪ The National Park derives its name from the Kanger River, which flows centrally from the Northwest to the Southeast direction. Kanger River is a tributary of the Kolab River, which ultimately joins the Godavari River.
▪ It has a Blend of mixed moist deciduous type of forests with the predominance of Sal, teak, and bamboo.